Combined display and service tray device



C- WEISSMAN COMBINED DISPLAY AND SERVICE TRAY DEVICE Dec 28, 1948.

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Dec. 28, 1948. c. WEISSMAN COMBINED'DISPLAY AND SERVICE TRAY DEVICE 2' Sheets-Sheet 2 A Filed March 7. 1945 Patented Dec. 28, 1948 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE COIVIBINED DISPLAY AND SERVICE TRAY DEVICE Carl Weis sman, Bronx, N. Y.

Application March '1, 1945, Serial No. 581,389

2 Claims. 1

This invention relates generally to display de-. vices, and especially to a combination of an article display device with a retractable receptacle for accommodating a pad of wrapping tissue, and with means for facilitating the observation of displayed articles in actual use.

One of the principal objects of the present invention is to provide a combined display and service tray device, particularly adapted for the display of jewelry articles and the like on the sales counter or show case, which device is adapted not only for a still display of such articles, but which may be equipped with means for observing the articles while being worn or used, and which device is provided with a retractable holder for accommodating a pad of wrapping tissue, which latter may be made ready instantly for the wrapping up of articles sold.

These and numerous other important objects and advantages of the present invention will become more fully apparent from the ensuing description, in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

Fig, 1 is a perspective view of a substantially rectangular display device in accordance with the present invention;

Fig. 2 is an enlarged rear elevation of the same device in its collapsed position;

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a device similar to that shown in Fig. 1;

Fig. 4 is an enlarged end view thereof in a collapsed state with the drawer portion partially extended;

Fig. 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention having a substantially cylindrical shape with a plain circular cover;

Fig. 6 is an enlarged side'elevatlon of the device shown in Fig. 5 in its collapsed form, the cover being shown equipped with a mirror;

Fig. 7 is a perspective view of a modified construction from that shown in Fig. 6; and

Fig. 8 is an enlarged side elevation of the device shown in Fig. 7 in its collapsed form.

Referring now specifically to Figs. 1 to 4, numeral I0 denotes a thin compact hollow casing or base, substantially in rectangular contour, which forms the base of the device, the edges of which are slanting, as clearly seen in Fig. 2. The base constitutes a shallow hollow frustum of a pyramid having its center of gravity below its central horizontal plane. Within the hollow portion ll of the device there is operable a drawer 12, which in Figs. 1 and 2 is shown to be hinged at l3 so that it may swing out from the hollow interior of the base. The end M of the rear edge of the drawer, remote from hinge I3, is sufficiently long to form a grip whereby the drawer may be operated. The drawer constitutes a receptacle for a pad [5 of wrapping tissue which is removable and replaceable. The rear edge or outer wall of the drawer or receptacle l2, terminating in end 14, serves, when the drawer is in closing position, as one of the side edges or walls of casing H). as clearly seen in Fig. 2. At the top of the base there is provided a preferably padded display platformor pad I6 for the support and display of articles to be sold over the counter. Hingedly associated with the rear edge of the base is a cover member I! adapted to normally overlie display pad 16, but which may be swung upward to an open position as shown in Fig. 1. It is preferred that the interior face of cover ll be provided with a reflecting surface, such as a mirror, indicated at I8, so that the customer purchasing the articles may attach them and may observe his image in the reflecting surface. In order to prevent cover H from swinging open too far a pair of movement limiting straps I9 connect the edge of pad IS with the edge of cover ll.

In the modification of the device illustrated in Figs. 3 and 4, there is again employed a substantially rectangular .base [0 which is hollow at its interior, and in which operates a sliding drawer l2 forming a receptacle for a pad of wrapping tissue. In all other respects the display device is identical with that shown in Figs. 1 and 2. In order to facilitate the operation of drawer 12' a handle 20 extends from the upper edge thereof.

Referring now to the construction shown in Figs. 5 and 6, the hollow base 2| of the display device is substantially cylindrical and is provided with a swinging drawer 22, hinged at 23 between the top and bottom of the base. This drawer has a substantially rectangular compartment or recess 24 for the reception of a pad of wrapping tissue. The top of the base forms a display pad 25 for supporting articles. Hingedly connected with the base at 26 is a cover member 21 of a circular shape corresponding to that of pad 25. The inner surface of the cover may be plain or may be provided with a mirror or reflecting surface as indicated at 28 in Fig. 6. In order to facilitate the outward movement of drawer 22 a loop 29 is provided, and another loop 30 secured to cover 2? to facilitate the operation of the latter. For the purpose of preventing cover 21 from swinging too far outwards a limit- Circular display platform 36. Superimposed over the pad is a semi-circular fixed cover portion 31, while its corresponding movable semi-circular portion 38 is hinged at 39, and is adapted to normally repose with its inner face against the semi-circular display platform 36. At the inner face of cover portion 38 there is preferably provided a reflecting surface or mirror 40 adapted to facilitate the person purchasing an article displayed on platform 36 to see himself while wearing such article. A movement limiting strap M prevents cover portion 38 from assuming an excessively open position.

From the foregoing description it is quite evident that the present invention comprises a relatively simple, compact, inexpensive, attractive and most practical service display device especially adapted for jewelry counters or show cases and which device combines the advantages of facilitating an advantageous display of articles, affords the observation of the articles while being worn, and provides readily accessible and retractable means for holding tissue paper for Wrapping articles after their purchase.

It can now be readily understood that I have produced a device which is compact and has a center of gravity located on a low level. The device comprises two principal or main sections. One of the sections being hollow and having a shallow tray movab-ly mounted therein. The other section comprising a thin cover for said first named section and being hinged thereto. The sections have means thereon and connected thereto for limiting the movement of said cover to an arc of more than ninety degrees but less than one hundred and forty degrees. The shallow tray is movable outwardly beneath the cover, when open to enlarge the hollow section and thereby increase the upright stability of the device when fully open. It might be otherwise stated, that the open shallow tray prevents undue tilting of the device when it is fully open.

It is proposed that the display platform or display pad on top of the base be made of velvet or plush or any other appropriate material upon which jewelry articles may be advantageously displayed. It is further proposed that a similar covering be applied at the top of the movable cover, which latter, when in collapsed position, may also serve as display platform.

The provision of a mirror or reflecting surface at the inner surface of the cover is optional, but is obviously advantageous, as is also the arrangement of a retractable compartment for holding wrapping tissue, which latter is made 4 readily accessible without disturbing the display of articles on the platform or the observation by the purchaser of the article being tried by him.

In the aforedescribed drawings several embodiments of the present invention are illustrated for the purpose of indicating that the device may be readily modified or changed to meet various requirements, and the right to such changes and modifications is therefore reserved withoutdeparting from the broad idea of the invention as defined in the annexed claims.

I claim: l. A combined display and service tray device for use on a sales counter or show case of a jewelry store, said device comprising two principal sec tion's, one section comprising a shallow hollow base having a fabric covered display platform,

the other section comprising a thin cover for said platform hinged thereto and provided with means to limit its opening movement to an arc of more than ninety degrees but less than one hundred and forty degrees, the inner surface portion of said cover comprising a reflector, in combination with a shallow tray located in said hollow base and movable outwardly therefrom to a position beneath the cover, when in open position, to enlarge the supporting baseof the device.

2. A combined display and service tray device for use on sales counters and show cases of jewelry stores, said device comprising two compact sections, one section being shallow and hollow and comprising a rectangular base having its center of gravity located therein at a low level, said first named section having a fabric covered display platform, the other section comprising a thin cover for said platform and superposed thereover, when closed, said second named section being hinged to said platform and having means thereon to limit its movement to more than ninety degrees but to less than one hundred and forty degrees, the inner surface portion of said second named section having a mirror thereon, in combination with a shallow tray located in said hollow section and movable outwardly therefrom to a position beneath the cover section, when open, to prevent undue tilting of the fully open device.

CARL WEISSMAN.

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